At a Glance
- Tasks: Support strategic acquisitions and mergers across Europe, driving impactful business decisions.
- Company: Join a leading global consulting firm with a focus on innovation and collaboration.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, diverse work environment, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Dynamic team culture with a commitment to diversity and inclusion.
- Why this job: Be at the forefront of corporate strategy and make a real difference in the business world.
- Qualifications: Experience in corporate finance or M&A, strong analytical skills, and a finance degree.
The predicted salary is between 55000 - 65000 £ per year.
Position: Corporate Development Ventures & Acquisitions - Consultant / Specialist Level
Location: London
Responsibilities:
- Support the origination, evaluation, execution and negotiation of Accenture strategic acquisitions, mergers, joint ventures, and divestitures across Europe; main weighting of activity for this role is the deal execution phase.
- Analyse market landscape to find appropriate targets according to inorganic strategy objectives and specified target criteria.
- Evaluate acquisition opportunities and target companies, including developing target evaluation criteria and collaborating with sponsoring business strategy teams.
- Business and financial analysis of potential merger and acquisition targets to judge viability and fit.
- Develop financial models that demonstrate impact of M&A on Accenture economics.
- Prepare target company valuations.
- Perform appropriate due diligence exercises (including interaction with specialist teams) and coordinate across multi-disciplined workstreams.
- Support negotiation of key transaction documents.
- Prepare reports for senior Accenture executive team and Board review and approval.
- Communicate professionally, confidently and competently with target management/owners and their advisors.
- Work with operational and integration teams post acquisition to drive success.
- Train other Corporate Development team members and share knowledge and techniques.
Qualifications:
- Up to 5 years of experience in Big Four (or comparable) Corporate Finance or Transaction Services, or in other Mergers & Acquisitions Advisory or in a Corporate Development department, preferably with demonstrable experience in M&A transactions and corporate finance techniques.
- University degree in finance, and/or ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CFA qualified.
- Strong programme management and commercial skills.
- Excellent analytical (including advanced Excel modelling skills), writing, and verbal skills.
- Experience using AI tools.
- Professional maturity and personal integrity.
- Robust communication, collaboration, and relationship‑building skills.
- Strong work ethic and ambition.
- Proficiency in English. Other European languages will be an advantage.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: We believe that no one should be discriminated against because of their differences. All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by applicable law. Our rich diversity makes us more innovative, more competitive, and more creative, which helps us better serve our clients and our communities.
Corporate Development Ventures & Acquisitions-Consultant/Specialist employer: Accenture UK
Accenture is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in London that fosters innovation and collaboration. With a strong commitment to employee growth, we provide extensive training opportunities and encourage knowledge sharing within our Corporate Development team. Our inclusive culture values diversity and empowers employees to contribute meaningfully to strategic acquisitions and mergers, making a significant impact on the company's success.
